Go not to the temple

Go not to the temple to put flowers upon the feet of God

First fill your own house with the fragrance of love

Go not to the temple to light candles before the altar of God

First remove the darkness of sin from your heart

Go not to the temple to bow down your head in prayer

First learn to bow in humility before your fellowmen

GO not to the temple to pray on bended knees

First bend down to lift someone who is down-trodden

Go not to the temple to ask for forgiveness of your sins

First forgive from your heart those who have sinned against you

- Rabindranath Tagore